I really like the way Epiphany handles bookmarks with it's "Smart Bookmarks" features... Basically, you just tag your bookmarks with arbitrary tags e.g. "Work", "Sport", "Geek", and you can search for them dynamically.
I would like to see an extension of this (and I know work is in progress)... With meta-tagged files. God knows why browsers do not store bookmarks as files in a "Bookmarks" folder.
If Linux wants more users (or OSS in general) you need to (1) fix the documentation so that it's always up to date to the newest version; and, (2) fix the culture of the dipshits that are out there.
(1) "We" need people like "you" to help fix documentation. If you find an answer to something particularly tricky to find out, consider documenting it somewhere easy to find. (Maybe http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Main_Page)
(2) Yes, this is indeed a problem. Inevitably, not everyone will be perfect saints with infinite patience. Some days, you come across that one person in a bad mood, some days you will get help. I heard someone mention a while back about linux mentoring - I think this is a good idea personally, and I help a couple of people with their problems over the net. (Telling them to apt-get/yum install ssh-server is a good first step).
Many of the IRC rooms I've been to have many helpful people. I'm not going to mention names, but the more user-oriented Linux distros seem keener to help the typical n00b, whereas the more percieved "hardcore" distros shun away anyone who cannot compile, or do not know how to set compile flags (oops, have I said too much?;))
I think there's two ways we can (well, should) go about it:
Lobby the smaller graphics card companies, in the hope that the larger companies gradually open source things.
Lobby either one of the big boys - ATI or nVidia (whichever is more likely to crack), and keep on pressuring. Totally ignore the other one, in the hope that either the lobbied vendor cracks, or the other cracks under the lack of interest.
In the grand scheme of things, you are right more people = more pressure, but there may be scope for those of us who are already here to focus our energy onto one vendor.
Large companies (Enterprises, maybe telco carriers) will need to have a decent support contract, as well as guaranteed uptimes with clustering and all that shizzle. This, I think, is why Oracle is bought.
Sure, Postgre has support, but I'm not entirely sure that when I email the outsourced support company, or ring their phone number, that someone will pick up. It's this uncertainty that makes the higher management simply decide to go with Oracle/DB2/etc.
Forgive my ignorance, but I do not know if Postresql supports multi-system clustering, so I will refrain from commenting about it.
I'd love to see it become more than just Open "Formats"... it should also include Protocols. e.g. MS Exchange. Exchange essentially locking people into using MS Outlook.
"I am computer literate! I have 22 years in computer systems engineering and operation. Now, can you tell me how to remove 'your software' that you acknowledge you provided free of charge? I consider this 'hacking.'"
22 years in systems engineering, but he hasn't got a clue as to how web sites operate. This guy epitomizes problems we all see every day: Incompetents who don't recognize their own incompetence. Then he compounds it by being an arrogant bastard and an overbearing, threatening weenie to boot.
Another thing that ties people to Microsoft Office is Outlook. I have used it and do not find it impressive. I use Thunderbird for my e-mail, and it beats Outlook in stability and ease of use by many miles.
This isn't possible in a corporate environment that uses Microsoft Exchange. The Evolution ximian-connector/exchange plugin is a good start, but there are some features that it doesn't support (the 'categories' field/column in your inbox, for example).
It's a shame, because I have to agree - Outlook is really REALLY bad. The version I'm using in work can't even block images!
This is a bad idea for anyone who doesn't compile from source (And for Ooo, I'm sure that's the majority!), but you do have the right idea.
A better idea would be a clear distinction between the main programs, and a plugin. I'm not sure if they've done it however, because I'm a vim+LaTeX guy (cue jokes).
Package openoffice-base, openoffice-writer, openoffice-calc, etc. etc. seperately, and then e.g. openoffice-commonplugins as an add-on package. All the rest could be seperated.
I believe Debian/Ubuntu does this already, but again I'm not sure if Open Office has 'plugins'
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I really like the way Epiphany handles bookmarks with it's "Smart Bookmarks" features... Basically, you just tag your bookmarks with arbitrary tags e.g. "Work", "Sport", "Geek", and you can search for them dynamically.
I would like to see an extension of this (and I know work is in progress)... With meta-tagged files. God knows why browsers do not store bookmarks as files in a "Bookmarks" folder.
I think a better question to ask would be: "Does it run Windows Vista".
;)
We know then, that if it does, it's really gotta be a BEAST of a powerful Laptop
Mmm, tastes like North North East.
This doesn't suprise me. We are the variable, trying to fit into the constants of the universe. This is why it's so hard to find "constants"...
You have a point, but...
;))
If Linux wants more users (or OSS in general) you need to (1) fix the documentation so that it's always up to date to the newest version; and, (2) fix the culture of the dipshits that are out there.
(1) "We" need people like "you" to help fix documentation. If you find an answer to something particularly tricky to find out, consider documenting it somewhere easy to find. (Maybe http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Main_Page)
(2) Yes, this is indeed a problem. Inevitably, not everyone will be perfect saints with infinite patience. Some days, you come across that one person in a bad mood, some days you will get help. I heard someone mention a while back about linux mentoring - I think this is a good idea personally, and I help a couple of people with their problems over the net. (Telling them to apt-get/yum install ssh-server is a good first step).
Many of the IRC rooms I've been to have many helpful people. I'm not going to mention names, but the more user-oriented Linux distros seem keener to help the typical n00b, whereas the more percieved "hardcore" distros shun away anyone who cannot compile, or do not know how to set compile flags (oops, have I said too much?
I think the title should read:
Dell Aims for Windows Vista users
I could filter out articles with Dvorak in the article text
I think there's two ways we can (well, should) go about it:
Lobby the smaller graphics card companies, in the hope that the larger companies gradually open source things.
Lobby either one of the big boys - ATI or nVidia (whichever is more likely to crack), and keep on pressuring. Totally ignore the other one, in the hope that either the lobbied vendor cracks, or the other cracks under the lack of interest.
In the grand scheme of things, you are right more people = more pressure, but there may be scope for those of us who are already here to focus our energy onto one vendor.
That's like blaming guns for creating murderers.
Or blaming burger shops for making Fat People.
Cygwin :-P
Large companies (Enterprises, maybe telco carriers) will need to have a decent support contract, as well as guaranteed uptimes with clustering and all that shizzle. This, I think, is why Oracle is bought.
Sure, Postgre has support, but I'm not entirely sure that when I email the outsourced support company, or ring their phone number, that someone will pick up. It's this uncertainty that makes the higher management simply decide to go with Oracle/DB2/etc.
Forgive my ignorance, but I do not know if Postresql supports multi-system clustering, so I will refrain from commenting about it.
"Reverse Blindness"? Sounds like something from a Terry Pratchett novel. Is that like where you see too much, or too hard?
OVER MY DEAD BODY! We're gonna call it GDE. Uh...
I'd love to see it become more than just Open "Formats"... it should also include Protocols. e.g. MS Exchange. Exchange essentially locking people into using MS Outlook.
Great. Where can I find the download that runs on a Linux host?
Hey, you found my $3 bill! (Please may I have it back?)
ABSOLUTE STUPIDITY! (One of) The work-around is that to use JavaScript to insert your object on load time, rather than it appear straight away.
Sure, but the and transport and receipt of these adverts is likely to be novel. It's the innovative aspect that would make it patentable.
The guy is a real piece of work. I liked this:
"I am computer literate! I have 22 years in computer systems engineering and operation. Now, can you tell me how to remove 'your software' that you acknowledge you provided free of charge? I consider this 'hacking.'"
22 years in systems engineering, but he hasn't got a clue as to how web sites operate. This guy epitomizes problems we all see every day: Incompetents who don't recognize their own incompetence. Then he compounds it by being an arrogant bastard and an overbearing, threatening weenie to boot.
Sounds like my boss!
s/my/most techies'/
Consider the following a sampling of such optimizations, in no particular order
I'm somewhat concerned that an optimisation geek did not order his data set.
Hey, that's only two.. Unless you count the shell you're running the command under as one too!
Another thing that ties people to Microsoft Office is Outlook. I have used it and do not find it impressive. I use Thunderbird for my e-mail, and it beats Outlook in stability and ease of use by many miles.
This isn't possible in a corporate environment that uses Microsoft Exchange. The Evolution ximian-connector/exchange plugin is a good start, but there are some features that it doesn't support (the 'categories' field/column in your inbox, for example).
It's a shame, because I have to agree - Outlook is really REALLY bad. The version I'm using in work can't even block images!
You are right. They did. Someone was stupid enough to think it was ok to save a password to a file (unencrypted).
:P
I would like to point out though, that this is a local privilege escalation only vulnerability, but is still critical nonetheless.
Lets hope Ubuntu gets a proper security auditing process soon
Don't be silly, of course they will. Who in their right mind would expect IE to pass *a* test ;)
This is a bad idea for anyone who doesn't compile from source (And for Ooo, I'm sure that's the majority!), but you do have the right idea.
A better idea would be a clear distinction between the main programs, and a plugin. I'm not sure if they've done it however, because I'm a vim+LaTeX guy (cue jokes).
Package openoffice-base, openoffice-writer, openoffice-calc, etc. etc. seperately, and then e.g. openoffice-commonplugins as an add-on package. All the rest could be seperated.
I believe Debian/Ubuntu does this already, but again I'm not sure if Open Office has 'plugins'